In the midst of a divorce case, many California residents are laser-focused on one goal: getting the case concluded. Of course, no one wants to prolong what can be an emotionally draining legal process, but the impact of a divorce case on the rest of your life can be...
Divorce
The impact of grey divorce on retirement
Although the divorce rate in the United Stated has decreased overall in recent years, it is going up among older couples. While there are many reasons for this trend, divorcing older couples may want to consider the potential impact on their financial reserves, as...
Stimulus Payments & Divorce
STIMULUS PAYMENTS AFTER DIVORCEOn March 30, 2020, Congress approved the CARES Act, which includes a stimulus payment to individuals for $1,200.00 to $3,500.00 depending on income, filing status, and the number of children. Payment will be received based on information...
Choosing to Divorce Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
Choosing to Divorce Amid the COVID-19 Crisis.At the beginning of March 2020, we were all managing our lives and making decisions without any regard to the COVID-19 pandemic health crisis that would bring our regular daily lives to a halt. It is now the beginning of...
Heather M. Cullen selected to the 2017 California AJI's Top 10 Attorneys List for Divorce
Heather M. Cullen has been selected to the 2017 California American Jurist Institute's Top 10 Attorneys list for Divorce! Each year, no more than 10 lawyers in the state are selected by the selection council at the American Jurist Institute to receive this honor.The...
Is co-parenting the right decision for your family?
In a divorce, dividing assets can be easier than trying to determine child custody and visitation. More courts are moving towards shared parenting, or co-parenting, which is when both parents share custody and care of the child. You might stop being a husband or wife,...
Making a divorce quicker and less expensive
If you're staring an unhappy marriage in the face and thinking of the years in front of you, the need to end the damaging relationship is very real. However, if your family has limited resources, even the idea of filing for a divorce can stop you from moving forward...
Do I have to divorce my insurance, too?
When reviewing your finances in preparation for a divorce, you'll no doubt remember all the big expenses: mortgage or rent, car payment, child care or education costs, utilities, student loans and even cellphone bills. But you shouldn't overlook one major part of your...
Collaborative divorce may make divorce process easier
Many people consider divorce to be a messy and painful process in California. This is especially true for couples who cannot see eye-to-eye about how to divide their assets and property. However, collaborative divorce is one method that can help a couple to end a...
Addressing retirement assets important part of divorce
One of the toughest situations a person in California may face in life is going through a divorce. It can affect both men and women, but a majority of women, in particular, face a decline of 40 percent in their standard of living following divorce. Taking the right...